Which of the following goals would a business organization be least likely to pursue?
A) tax reductions, breaks, and subsidies
B) enact their policy preferences into law
C) fewer concessions to labor unions
D) increased safety and environmental standards
D
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President Carter's suspension of grain exports to the Soviet Union and boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics was in response to
a. terrorist threats at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. b. threats to U.S. oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. c. the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. d. the capture of American hostages in Iran.
How has America's position as the world's military leader affected American society and politics?
a. Democrats have become more popular and Republicans have become less popular. b. Fewer Americans are willing to lend moral support to those who serve in the military. c. The U.S. government spends a large portion of its budget on national security. d. U.S. politics are so focused on military issues that domestic issues are largely ignored.
The chapter's "Unresolved Debate" box highlights the research of University of Michigan scholar Philip Converse. What question did Converse's work address?
a. What is the most important problem facing the country today? b. Do American citizens have the stable, informed opinions necessary to make good decisions about politics? c. What is the miracle of aggregation? d. If public opinion changes, will change be gradual or rapid? e. Do people believe that their votes affect public policy?
Which of the following is true about rationality?
A) Decision-makers often lack necessary information to accurately estimate the costs of an action. B) It is relatively easy to determine the national interest, because all states are interested in power. C) States arrive at decisions through their strongest leader, which is also known as the unitary-actor assumption. D) It is easy to calculate intangible political benefits against the tangible costs of a war.